Penalties for DUI 1st Offense
Mississippi DUI Penalties for drivers 21 years of age or older
$250-$1,000 fine
Up to 48 hours in jail
Completion of an alcohol safety educational program (MAESAP) within 6 months
Driver's license suspension of 90 days or more
Mississippi DUI Penalties for minors
$250 fine
Completion of an alcohol safety educational program (MAESAP) within 6 months
A driving under the influence charge DUI/DWI, can result in your driver's license being suspended. Whether you refused the tests or complied, it is important to obtain representation from an experienced attorney as soon as possible.
In Mississippi, a 1st time DUI offender may avoid a conviction by completing a program of DUI non-adjudication. If the person pleads guilty, the court withholds adjudication of guilt and imposes certain conditions that, if completed, will result in the DUI being dismissed. Conditions include payment of a fine, $250 non-adjudication fee, installation of an ignition interlock device, as well as other court-imposed requirements. Contact Hattiesburg DUI Attorney Robert Whitacre today to find out if this is available to you.
Hattiesburg DUI Attorney Robert Whitacre
offers high-quality legal work and personal client service. He is skilled and experienced in defending DUI arrests and will provide knowledgeable advice.
Whitacre Law, P.L.L.C
Penalties for DUI 3rd Offense
Mississippi DUI Penalties for drivers 21 years of age or older convicted of a 3rd DUI within 5 years
$2,000-$5,000 fine
1 year to 5 years in MDOC custody
Community service work of 10 days to 6 months
Penalties for DUI 2nd Offense
Mississippi DUI Penalties for drivers 21 years of age or older convicted of a 2nd DUI within 5 years
$600-$1,500 fine
5 days to 6 months in jail
Jail time may not be suspended
Community service work of 10 days to 6 months
Commercial driving privileges suspended for life